International Management (MBA)
MBA Degree Program
Would you like to expand your business administration knowledge and leadership skills in an international environment?
The MBA International Management at HfWU is a 1.5-year, full-time, and practice-oriented program designed specifically for young professionals without a background in economics or business administration.
Our mission: To equip you with essential business and management skills to advance your career - whether in a leadership role or as a specialist with business expertise in a global context.
With a comprehensive curriculum covering key topics such as supply chain management, marketing, finance, accounting, and controlling, you will gain the knowledge and practical experience needed for a successful career in today’s dynamic business world.
Overview
Degree:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Languages of instruction:
English
Location:
Nürtingen
Period of Study:
3 Semesters
ECTS/Credits: 90
Available places: 20 per semester
Start of studies:
- for the summer semester: mid/end of March
- for the winter semester: beginning of October
Application deadline:
- for the summer semester: November 15th
- for the winter semester: June 15th
Tuition Fee:
For international students, the state of Baden-Württemberg has been charging fees of €1,500 per semester since the 2017/18 winter semester.
Students from the EU, the European Economic Area (EEA), Erasmus member countries and refugees are exempt. Foreign students with an initial qualification obtained in Germany also do not pay any fees.
Why you should study MBA International Management:
International focus & intercultural learning: students from all over the world, different cultures and a global network - ideal for an international career.
Business skills for all disciplines: Particularly valuable for non-economists who want to specifically expand their business know-how.
Practical teaching by experienced experts: Professors and lecturers from the business world impart application-oriented knowledge.
Recognized degree with career opportunities: The MBA qualifies students for responsible positions in internationally active companies.
Expand your language skills through daily exchanges in English: Learn, think and discuss in English every day - in an international environment with fellow students from all over the world. Perfect for deepening your language skills and preparing for a global career.
Course Contents
Module overview
An overview of all modules of the MBA International Management as well as detailed descriptions can be found in
Learning Environment
In our small groups of 20 to 25 participants, you have the opportunity to actively exchange ideas with lecturers and fellow students and to work in a concentrated atmosphere.
Due to the high proportion of international students, you will benefit from a diverse, intercultural exchange - in the spirit of “Internationalization at Home”.
In addition to the regular curriculum, you can expect interesting guest lectures and contributions from external speakers, such as in the English-language series “Nürtingen Talks on International Management”.
In addition, regular excursions to companies and industry offer you the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience and make direct contact with the business world.
Teaching Methods
Our mission is to strengthen your technical and methodological skills through varied and sustainable learning.
To achieve this, we use practice-oriented and dynamic methods such as
- case studies
- business simulations
- project work
- presentations
- Academic papers
The focus is always on the practical aspect. All lecturers contribute many years of practical experience to offer you real added value for your professional development.
Career Prospects
Graduates of this program take up challenging executive positions in both Germany and abroad, improving their chances of climbing the career ladder or changing industries.
Prospective industries:
- International trade and sales
- International supply chain management
- Key account management
- Market research
- Marketing
- Product management
- Project management
- Consulting
- Finance and management accounting
- (Social) Entrepreneurship
- Non-profit organizations
Testimonials
Alejandro Vizcaino Matallana
Alejandro Vizcaino Matallana, Colombia
MBA graduate 2009, Entrepreneur and Innovation Consultant
“It was the HfWU MBA program that gave me the opportunity to develop managerial skills to manage existing businesses or create new ventures from previously acquired technical knowledge. It is essential to have the option of a non-business background MBA program to help a developing country through education. I currently run my own business and help local companies to create quality jobs.”
Marcelo Ivan Martin
Marcelo Ivan Martin, Brazil
MBA graduate 2010, IT-Services Coordinator for Americas
“The practically orientated MBA helped me to learn to apply technical knowledge to business. The key to this was the innovative thinking I experienced during the lectures in Marketing, Business Strategy and Supply Chain Management. My world is completely different now compared to the life I had before the MBA, it is much better and has enabled me to accelerate my ability to learn. I am always happy to return to Nürtingen!“
Kerynn Dahl
Kerynn Dahl, South Africa
MBA graduate 2016
“A meeting place for the world”: Who would have thought I would move from a metropolis like Johannesburg to Nürtingen and get to meet the world? The HfWU is a melting pot of languages, cultures and backgrounds. Through the MBA my world has opened up even further with an opportunity to complete an internship with the UN. I now look forward to the prospect of an international career.”
Application and Admission
How do I apply?
Inform yourself about the admission criteria and application deadlines
Before applying please inform yourself about all the documentation you are required to submit. You can find this information under “Admission Criteria”. You will find the corresponding winter and summer semester deadlines under “Application Deadlines”.
Here you can find further information about application: Master Application
Applications Deadlines
The admission & selection process for the summer term 2025 will take place from December 3-9, 2024 at the Nürtingen-Geislingen university. It will be an interview (remote and online options for international applicants available).
Applicants, who fulfil the formal application requirements for the MBA program will be invited via email.
Admission Criteria
1. Proof of degree:
Proof of a degree from a German institute of higher education or vocational college or a comparable degree from a foreign institute of higher education
2. Work experience:
Applicants are required to give proof of their work experience by submitting relevant documentation such as certificates of employment or letters of recommendation. Internships and apprenticeships are also acknowledged in addition to regular full-time occupations. Work experience should typically amount to 2 years, however candidates with less than 2 years of work experience may also apply.
3. Proficiency in English:
To be considered for admission you are required to have obtained a minimum of B2 level on the Common European Framework of Reference in English.
4. Proficiency in German:
To be considered for admission you are required to have obtained a minimum of A1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference in German.
Further information can be found in the document: Admission Criteria & Statutes.
First Semester
Lectures
On the homepage of HfWU neo - our e-learning management system, under the icon “Veranstaltungsliste” you will find the lecture schedule as soon as it is confirmed and published.
As soon as you have received your university account (during the introduction week or on your first day of lectures), you can login into neo.
There will be introduction courses “HfWU neo first steps” for students. Please pay attention about their schedule during the introduction week or at the start of the semester.
Welcome and semester start
An official welcome event for the new students will be held at the Nürtingen town hall K3N at every semester start. For the upcoming winter semester 2024/25 it will be held on October 7, 2024. At 10:30 o’clock, there will be an introduction session especially for International Management on Campus Innenstadt. Newly admitted students will be invited to this event via email.
Please click on “Lageplan” for an overview of the Nürtingen campus.
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